Heartwarming Books To Read if You Love Paddington

An enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dog — featuring beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris. This story about friendship, beauty, liberation (and running very, very fast), will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.

A simmering tale of magic, adventure, and the extraordinary bond between a brother and sister who’d journey to the ends of the Earth to save each other. Discover a heartfelt story rooted in Mexican magical realism.

Travel through time with National Book Award finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy adventure about family secrets and finding the courage to plot your own life story.

The world is more astonishing, more miraculous, and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings. In this brilliant and passionately persuasive book, Katherine Rundell takes us on a globe-spanning tour of the world’s most awe-inspiring animals currently facing extinction. Full of inimitable wit and intellect, Vanishing Treasures is a chance to be awestruck and lovestruck, to reckon with the beauty of the world, its fragility, and its strangeness.

Summer and her family always spend relaxed summers in Alberta, Canada, on the reservation where her mom’s family lives. But this year is turning out to be an eye-opening one. She learns that unmarked children’s graves have been discovered at the school her grandpa attended as a child. Summer cherishes her heritage and is heartbroken about all her grandfather was forced to give up and miss out on. When the town holds a rally, she’s proud to take part to acknowledge the painful past and speak of her hopes for the future.

For the child in all of us, a timeless illustrated story about connection and compromise brought to life with imagination, from the acclaimed author of Born a Crime.

Rediscover the classic fantasy and Newbery Honor winner My Father’s Dragon in this 75th-anniversary edition that includes the original illustrations — now in full-color! A perfect family read-aloud that has delighted parents and children for generations!

It’s a little girl’s first trip to her papa’s homeland, and she’s wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds — and especially by the size of her enormous family! But she only knows a little Spanish, and it’s hard not to be able to share jokes and stories. Fortunately, her relatives help her see that there are other ways they can connect, and soon she feels like she’s right where she belongs: in the heart of a loving family, learning as she goes along.

This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: A holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.

A delightful new collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories, told in the style of A. A. Milne. These seven brand-new tales take readers back to much loved settings in the Hundred Acre Wood, as well as new spots, like the British Museum and the Tower of London. These sequel stories will be enjoyed by both new and long-standing Winnie-the-Pooh fans of all ages.

A little boy and his mother set off on a day trip, meanwhile, a mama whale and her calf swim towards the bay. On the way, both sing, blow bubbles, and get lost and found! Through it all, mama always stays close. The human pair board a sightseeing boat, and as the whales reach the harbor, they all converge in one spectacular scene! With lyrical text and absolutely magnificent art, here’s a book that celebrates our connection to animals, and to each other.

From the National Book Award-winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom.

A stunning new edition of this prequel episode from Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials universe that tells how aeronaut Lee Scoresby and the armored bear lorek Byrnison first met. Now with full-color illustrations from Chris Wormell.

Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: It prescribes cats as medication. Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.

Read the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat that started it all! Nostalgic fans of the Hiyao Miyazaki film, Kiki’s Delivery Service and newcomers alike will love this exciting new translation of the beloved fantasy story.

The classic chronicle of a “terribly misguided and terribly funny” (The Washington Post) hike of the Appalachian Trail, from the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body.